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4.0 out of 5 starsEnthralling
One man kills his wife, the second man obssesses over this story then his wife dies in similar circumstances. One guilty and one innocent, partners in crime nevertheless. Each man is maltreated in the same way and Highsmith has once again interlocked 2 men in a enthralling tale of murder, suspense, and blame. As usual in Highsmith novels there is no happy righting of...

One man kills his wife, the second man obssesses over this story then his wife dies in similar circumstances. One guilty and one innocent, partners in crime nevertheless. Each man is maltreated in the same way and Highsmith has once again interlocked 2 men in a enthralling tale of murder, suspense, and blame. As usual in Highsmith novels there is no happy righting of wrongs and, bery like Strangers on a Train, one mad man exudes power and control over the 'innocent' more vulnerable character. Oddly though the people most revolting in this web-like tale is the policeman, Corby, and Walter's acidic. pathetic, detestable wife, Clara. There must have been many a suspect for her murder. Great stuff!